Diamonds, Opals, Oils, Militaria, Firearms, Coins!

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Diamonds, Opals, Oils, Militaria, Firearms, Coins!

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Rare model 1812 U.S. Eagle Head Cavalry sword with Etched Blade

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Beautiful vertically carved bone grip, Etched..."warranted"... blade, bone grips with gilt brass guard, some play in grip and pommel, complete with its original...leather scabbard with gilt-gold...over brass fittings. 28" ...blade. A nice and rare untouched find.
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10-11mm Natual Pink South Sea Pearl 14kt Gold 50" Necklace 50"14k Gold Clasp

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Long length 50" natural pink 10 -11mm South Sea pearls necklace with 14kt...gold clasp. ...10521-051518-EB-52177 South Sea pearls are among the largest commercially harvested cultured pearls in the world. The average size of a South Sea pearl is 13 mm, with most harvests producing a range of sizes from 9 mm to 20 mm. The South Seas lie between the northern coast of Australia and the southern coast of China. These waters are the native habitat of a large oyster known as...Pinctada...maxima. This oyster grows up to 12 inches in diameter and can be nucleated with a much larger bead than other saltwater oysters such as the...Akoya. ... Their large size, limited culturing area, and extended growth period all combine to make South Sea pearls the rarest of all pearl types. Found in colors ranging from optic white to a deep, honey gold, these pearls are prized by collectors and designers alike. The luster of South Seas pearls, whether white or golden, is soft and luxurious. Only a small percentage of South Seas are spherical and as such, full strands of matched pearls are extremely rare ... South Sea pearls are generally much larger than other pearl types and have a unique luster quality ? a soft reflection due to the large aragonite platelets that make up the pearl. They also have the thickest average nacre of all cultured pearls. These factors make South Seas both distinctive and valuable. South Sea pearls have the highest value and command the highest prices of all types of pearls. As with other saltwater oysters, the South Sea pearl oyster is bead-nucleated. However, the growth period is approximately 2-4 years, unlike the...Akoya...pearls, which develop in less than half that time. Being a delicate organism, this type of pearl oyster is particularly susceptible to disease and stress, which is one reason why the culturing area for South Seas pearls is quite limited. Attempts to expand South Sea pearl farming have met with little success because the oysters do not thrive outside their native, natural environment. ... White South Sea pearls generally retain the highest value of all pearl types. Because of their scarcity and unusually large size range, they command much higher prices. Depending on the quality, shape, and size of a Golden South Sea strand, those prices can be well up into the thousands of dollars, with prices for the White South Seas going even higher. It is quite common for the retail prices of fine quality South Sea necklaces to be in the range of $10,000 to even $300,000 and more. The baroque shapes are often used individually in unique jewelry pieces which can make them more affordable while still showcasing their natural beauty.
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5.40cts Australian Purple Boulder Opal Gemstone

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5.40ct natural purple ground, freeform shape, boulder opal gemstone. Winton area, Queensland Australia origin. 21...X 7...X 2mm. Opal is a hydrated amorphous form of silica (SiO2...nH2O); its water content may range from 3 to 21% by weight, but is usually between 6 and 10%. Because of its amorphous character, it is classed as a mineraloid, unlike crystalline forms of silica, which are classed as minerals. It is deposited at a relatively low temperature and may occur in the fissures of almost any kind of rock, being most commonly found with limonite, sandstone, rhyolite, marl, and basalt. Opal is the national gemstone of Australia. The internal structure of precious opal makes it diffract light. Depending on the conditions in which it formed, it can take on many colors. Precious opal ranges from clear through white, gray, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, magenta, rose, pink, slate, olive, brown, and black. Of these hues, black opals are the rarest, whereas white & greens are most common. Opals vary in optical density from opaque to semitransparent & show opalescence, a form of iridescence. There are 9 separate factors that contribute to the price of an Opal. These factors are: Color Direction / Play of Color Pattern Body tone Brightness Shape Inclusions Where the Opal was mined Country of Origin At Lightning Ridge, in Australia, a committee values opal miner?s opals each Saturday. Several opal appraisers price each opal by carat, with the final value determined by the price per carat. Color: In order of evaluation value, the most valuable color is a dominant red, then orange, green, blue & purple. Electric blue is the most valuable of the blues. DIRECTION OF COLOR : Opals are a gemstone that dramatically change appearance based on the angle of view. When an Opal is at it?s brightest, this is called its ?facing?/ angle. The direction of color will affect the price because it determines how versatile the Opal is. PATTERN : Opals that have a rare or unique pattern are more valuable. The Harlequin pattern...is the rarest & most loved pattern in opals, but it is very rare. A true harlequin pattern is a mosaic broad pattern, angular close set of colors. Floral patterns are sometimes called floral harlequin. Some top patterns are Mackerel, Block, Broad flash, Rolling-flash, Pin-fire, Rainbow & the most sought out Ethiopian opal, the Honeycomb pattern. BODY TONE: Opals are grouped in 9 sub categories ( N1 to N9 ) with N1 being the darkest opal & N9 the lightest. Black opals are generally the most valuable & have a body tone of N1 to N4. Opals with N5 to N6 are considered a semi black or dark opal. Body tone N7 to N9 are called crystal opals. BRIGHTNESS: The Opal brightness guide was produced by the Australian opal association along with the body tone guide. There are 7 sub Brightness ratings with B1 the brightest to B7 the dullest. The brighter the Opal, the more expensive will be its value. SHAPE: Oval stones are generally considered more valuable than free form, except with boulder opals, where free form is considered desirable. The shape of the Opal once again determines how versatile it is. Oval stones generally have the best face of color & can be used in a variety of applications. Opal is almost always cut in a cabochon.... INCLUSIONS: Inclusions &...potch lines are not to be confused with cracks. A crack line reflects light & greatly devalues an Opal. A potch line has no light reflection & these opals are generally valued lower but can make artistic picture patterns. Some Opals will have a vegetation pattern from the inclusions & this is popular as the opal has replaced some of the tree or vegetation. Sand or windows also reduce the value of the opal. A window is a gap on the bottom where potch has not formed & opal is transparent. Ethiopian opal can have a ghost or phantom inclusions or vegetation matter. These types of inclusions are generally accepted as reasonable in this type opal. OPAL FIELD SOURCE: The end buyer or wholesaler might not be able to consider this factor. But in the trade certain mines have a reputation of producing good quality rough that makes excellent stones. This happens in Australian & Ethiopian opal fields. Even the depth of the mine can greatly effect value. Opal doublets & triplets do not have the same stringent criteria as solid opals & are valued considerable less. It is important to be able to pick a doublet opal compared to a solid & this can be difficult when the opal is set into jewelry. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Australia has a worldwide reputation as the world?s most expensive opals. Many countries now produce good opals like Ethiopia, Mexico and Brazil. Each country?s opals may be unique & this factor helps determine the Opal price. Regardless of the country of origin, all opals are rare, valuable & unique. Opal Stones rank very high as an appreciating asset. 9589-022018-OA-81724 ...
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Early Breech-loading Rifle Musket

Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 500)      

Wood stocks, 40" round barrel, 6 grooved good clear bore, fixed front & ladder rear sight. Markings on top of barrel "5 36" & "Cyc". Unknown maker. Steel has mottled but smooth patina, case hardened to receiver. Replaced leather sling is attached. Brass butt & fitting to fore stock. Minor dings & wear. Overall good condition. Serial #: 536 9828-030818-LA-06189
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Third Model 1851 Colt Navy Percussion Revolver .36 cal

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Matching serial numbers 131585 with engraved cylinder.....36 caliber brass back strap & trigger guard. Clean grips with some remaining varnish. Barrel frame & hammer plum blue in color, cylinder seam faint but visible. Little or no pitting...throughout.... ...
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Difficult to find Model 1818-22 French .75 Caliber Musket

Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 500)      

42" barrel , gun is in very nice condition. metal has been cleaned and appears the gun is in the "white". Converted to percussion and has strong lock action. Breech is dated 1818. Very Good-Excellent
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1986 George Washington Half Dollar 90% Silver

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The 1982 George Washington Commemorative half dollar is composed of .900 parts silver .100 parts copper and was the first United States coin to be minted since 1964. - 9133-020118-EB-09683
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Diamond Pressed Glass Pedestal Candy Dish

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Large diamond pressed glass pedestal candy dish. In excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Approximate size: 7" H X 6" W X 6" deep.
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Prehistoric Megalodon Shark Tooth Specimen

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Large specimen prehistoric megalodon shark's tooth, found in the Summerville SC area....5 1/4" Mottled black/brown/white root & enamel. - 10631-051818-SM-00028
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Student of Lambert, Sea Bathing, Oil Painting

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Student of George Lambert ( Australian 1873 - 1930 ) "Day at the Sea" oil on board painting. Twilight colors & subject matter similar to George, but without signature. 20" X 24".
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Carved Serpentine Ritual Bowl

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Hand-carved serpentine, also known as Chinese black green jade, gemstone bowl, for ritual purposes or for rice or soup. Thin lip with interesting translucent properties when held to light. 2.8oz. 4"D.
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Bronze Fisherman Nude Boy Fish Sculpture Statue French Home Cabin Decoration Art

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French fisher boy with net sculputre. Lost wax casting method bronze, with brown patina, mounted on a marble base. 12" X 7". 11lbs.
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1906 The Swan Faberge Egg

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1906 The Swan Faberge Egg Peter Carl Faberge is the world's most famous jeweler who created eternally original pieces of art. The series of Easter eggs created by Faberge...more for the Russian Imperial family, from 1885 through to 1916, is regarded as the greatest and most enduring achievement. The Faberge Easter eggs are certainly the most celebrated and inspiring of all his works of art, inextricably bound to the Faberge name and legend. They are also considered as the last great commissioned series of objects of art. You'll love the elegance of this purple-hued, Royal Easter egg. A graceful detachable display stand comes with this beauty. Fashioned from fine pewter and hand enameled by our skilled artisans. 1906 The Swan Faberge Egg Faberge Eggs have a remarkable story and while the original Faberge eggs are virtually priceless, extraordinary re-creations of Carl Faberge?s works are not only fabulous to look at but wonderful to own and collect. You ask the question, ?how much would an original Carl Faberge egg cost in today?s market?. Here?s a story that will give you that answer: Los Angeles Times: ?A Faberge egg found at a flea market by a scrap-metal dealer who initially didn't realize the value of what he had discovered will be on public view for the first time in more than a century, according to a British art and antiques dealer. The egg, thought to have been made in the late 19th century for Russian royalty, was purchased years ago at a U.S. flea market for just $14,000, said the antiques dealer, Wartski. The buyer was interested in the item for its gold content but later suspected the piece might be even more valuable. The egg was later sold to a private collector. The identities of the buyer and seller haven't been revealed. Wartski didn't disclose how much was paid for the egg, but some estimates put its value as high as $33 million. It will be on display at Wartski in London from April 14 to 17.? The first Faberge egg was crafted for Tsar Alexander III, who had decided to give his wife, the Empress Maria Fedorovna, an Easter egg in 1885, possibly to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their betrothal. Although there is no official record of the Tsar's inspiration for it, many believe that he was moved by an egg owned by the Empress?s aunt, Princess Vilhelmine Marie of Denmark, which had captivated Maria?s imagination in her childhood and of which the Tsar was well aware. Known as the Hen Egg, the very first Faberge egg is crafted from a foundation of gold. Its opaque white enameled "shell" opens to reveal a matte yellow-gold yolk. This in turn opens to reveal a multicolored gold hen that also opens. The hen contained a minute diamond replica of the imperial crown from which a small ruby pendant was suspended, but these last two elements have been lost.[2] Maria was so delighted by the gift that Alexander appointed Faberge a "goldsmith by special appointment to the Imperial Crown" and commissioned another egg the next year. After that, Peter Carl Faberge was apparently given complete freedom for the design of future imperial Easter eggs, and their designs became more elaborate. According to Faberge family lore, not even the Tsar knew what form they would take?the only requirements were that each contain a surprise, and that each be unique. Once Faberge had approved an initial design, the work was carried out by a team of craftsmen, among them Michael Perkhin, Henrik Wigstrom and Erik August Kollin.[citation needed] After Alexander III's death on 1 November 1894, his son, Nicholas II, presented a Faberge egg to both his wife, Alexandra Fedorovna, and his mother, the Dowager Empress Maria Fedorovna. Records have shown that of the 50 imperial Easter eggs, 20 were given to the former and 30 to the latter. Eggs were made each year except 1904 and 1905, during the Russo-Japanese War.[3] The imperial eggs enjoyed great fame, and Faberge was commissioned to make similar eggs for a few private clients, including the Duchess of Marlborough, the Rothschild family and the Yusupovs. Faberge was also commissioned to make twelve eggs for the industrialist Alexander Kelch, though only seven appear to have been completed.[1] Following the revolution and the nationalization of the Faberge workshop in St. Petersburg by the bolsheviks in 1918, the Faberge family left Russia. The Faberge trademark has since been sold several times and several companies have retailed egg-related merchandise using the Faberge name. The Victor Mayer jewelry company produced limited edition heirloom quality Faberge eggs authorized under Unilever's license from 1998 to 2009. The trademark is now owned by Faberge Limited, which makes egg-themed jewellery.[4] In 2015 the owners of this trademark announced the creation of a new "Faberge" egg, one styled by them as belonging to the "Imperial Class" of eggs and therefore the first Imperial-Class egg in 100 years: the Faberge Pearl egg is to be sold in Qatar following a five-day exhibition some time

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Wooden Riva Aquarama Model Speed Boad 20''

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Feel as if you?re speeding across the water with the wind in your hair with this powerboat model of a classic mahogany hulled Riva Aquarama speedboat. Exquisitely crafted with precision detailing, this model speedboat of the iconic wooden-hulled Riva Aquarama powerboat will take you back to the luxurious pleasures of lazy days upon the river or perhaps waterskiing as you race across the lake. 20" Long x 7" Wide x 7" High Rare high-quality woods such as mahogany, birch, maple and yellow siris used for construction Amazing Details, including: Individual decking planks visible Stearing wheel, deck cleats, Italian flag and other details Sturdy wooden base attached with speedboat model Meticulously painted to match a real Riva Aquarama powerboat ...
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Italian Renaissance Revival Relief Griffin Coffer

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Italian Renaissance Revival carved walnut coffer, early 20th c., rectangular top opens to interior, relief carved facade showing scrolled foliates and griffins with central knight on horseback, all on front paw feet, approx 21"h, 57"l, 20"d - 10627-052018-LA-03154
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Rhodium Plated Clear Crystal Rhinestone Wedding Drop Earrings

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Clear Czech crystals set into...rhodium plated bridal drop earrings....2.5 L"....
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1.86ct Oval BIANCO Diamond

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1.86ct oval cut BIANCO diamond...(...9x7mm...) ready to be mounted as a ring or pendant. Bianco... is a trademark that many consider to be synonymous with "the best of the best." Bianco-Diamonds... are not to be confused with a Zircon, with Moissanite by Charles Colvard, simulated Moissanite, simulated Cubic Zirconia or a Crystal. Bianco-Creation-Gemstones... and Bianco-Diamonds... are unique man-made, hand-cut, creations that have been hand selected for their beauty, comparable to the finest geologically mined gemstones. Bianco stones have extraordinary properties - specific gravity between 5.6 and 6.0 (1.6 times that of an uncut diamond), a high refractive index at 2.15?2.18, a dispersion of 0.058?0.066 using the same grading scale as a geological carbon diamond. White diamonds fall within a color chart of colorless A-C, near colorless-F, faint yellow G-N up to "SZ" which is yellow. This stone, if graded using a geological diamond grading system, would be classified as VVSI-E, virtually flawless....Bianco-Creation-Gemstones... have been purchased, for over three decades by the sophisticated, elite, and celebrity buyers. Before you buy, learn more about Bianco gemstones at: www.bianco-diamonds.com 9949-032618-EB-15979
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Lucky Lady Motor Oil

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Lucky Lady Motor Oil 12.5"Wx16"H
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Table Lamp

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"CARRELL" Tiffany-style 3 Light Roses Table Lamp 20" Shade This Tiffany-style Roses floral design 3-light table lamp features an antique bronze finish that will complement many decors throughout your home. Handcrafted from individually hand cut of 740 pieces copper-foiled stained glass and 66 beads that will add color and beauty to any space. Shade Width (in) 20.00 Shade Height (in) 9.00 Overall Height (in) 26.00 Base Width (in) 9.00 Base Height (in) 19.00 Threaded Pipe/finial Length (in) 6.00 Net Weight (lbs) 14.50 Light Direction Downlight Light Bulb Types (3) 100 Watt Max E26 Type A Bulb (not Included) Power Source Corded-electric, Wall Plug Electric Wire Length (in) 84.00 Switch Type Pull Chain Shade Shape Round Shade Materials Tiffany-glass Glass Thickness (in) 0.12 Est. Glass Cuts 740.00 Est. Glass Beads 66.00 Finish Dark Antique Bronze Overall Materials Glass, Metal, Resin & Electrical Components Specific Uses IndoorIn the style of Tiffany. The most famous was the stained leaded glass lamp. ... Due to Tiffany's dominant influence on the style, the term 'Tiffany lamp' or 'Tiffany style lamp' is often used to refer to stained leaded glass lamps. This work is in the style of Louis Comfort Tiffany. Original Tiffany lamps can cost literally hundreds of thousands of dollars. More information on the Louis Comfort Tiffany's company: A Tiffany lamp is a type of lamp with a glass shade made with glass designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany and his design studio. The most famous was the stained leaded glass lamp. Tiffany lamps are considered part of the Art Nouveau movement. The first Tiffany lamp was created around 1895. Each lamp was handmade by skilled craftsmen, not mass- or machine-produced. Its designer was not, as had been thought for over 100 years, Louis Comfort Tiffany, but a previously unrecognized artist named Clara Driscoll who was identified in 2007 by Rutgers professor Martin Eidelberg as being the master designer behind the most creative and valuable leaded glass lamps produced by Tiffany Studios.[1][2] Tiffany's first business venture was an interior design firm in New York City, for which he designed stained glass windows. Tiffany lamps gained popularity after the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893, where Tiffany displayed his lamps in a Byzantine-like chapel. His presentation caught the eye of many people, most notably Wilhelm Bode and Julius Lessing, directors of state museums in Berlin. Lessing purchased a few pieces to display in the Museum of Decorative Arts, making it the first European museum to own Tiffany glass. Though Tiffany's work was popular in Germany, other countries, such as France, were not as taken by it because of its relation to American crafts. Tiffany was only able to break into the French market by having the production of his works taken over by Siegfried Bing, with the assistance of many French artists. Without Bing?s access and contacts in Europe, Tiffany would not have had as much success selling his works to a European audience. Tiffany?s success throughout Europe was largely due to the success of his works in the German and Austro-Hungarian markets through a series of exhibitions beginning in 1897 at the International Art Exhibition in Dresden. After the partnership between Tiffany and Bing ended, interest in Tiffany products began to slowly decline in Europe.[3] ...
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24.75ct. Purple Amethyst Emerald

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Product: Amethyst Quantity: 1 Piece Weight: 24.75 Ct. Size ( L X W X H ): 21.5 X 15 X 9.6 Mm. Shape/cut: Emerald Color: Purple - 10802-061418-EB-10704
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Large Antique Hand Cut Glass Dresser Box

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Large & gorgeous cut glass dresser box. Small shell shaped chip to edge of top that is hard to detect, otherwise terrific condition. 5" D X 3" H.
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Vintage Hand-carved Chinese Cinnabar Goldfish Snuff Medicine Bottle

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Vintage hand-carved Chinese cinnabar colored lacquer snuff or medicine bottle with matching cork stopper top....3" H X 2" W. 10011-040118-EB-53017
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1897 Coronation Faberge Egg 7"

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1897 Coronation Faberge Egg The egg is made from metal with translucent lime yellow enamel on a guilloche field of starbursts and is about the cloth-of-gold robe worn by ...morethe Tsarina at her Coronation. Adorned with clear crystals and high-polished enamel with golden trim. It is trellised with bands of greenish gold laurel leaves mounted at each intersection by a gold Imperial double-headed eagle painted opaque black. This pattern was also drawn from the Coronation robe worn by the Empress. The top opens on a hinge and has a magnetic closure to keep the box securely shut. Fitted inside is a precise replica, less than 3 inches long, of the Eighteenth-century Imperial coach that carried the Tsarina Alexandra to her coronation at Moscow's Uspensky Cathedral. The red color of the original coach was recreated using strawberry colored translucent enamel of the interior was also reproduced in enamels. The coach is surmounted by the Imperial Crown in a crystal. The miniature is complete with moving wheels, opening roof. The piece comes in a beautiful gift box. Faberge Eggs have a remarkable story and while the original Faberge eggs are virtually priceless, extraordinary re-creations of Carl Faberge?s works are not only fabulous to look at but wonderful to own and collect. You ask the question, ?how much would an original Carl Faberge egg cost in today?s market?. Here?s a story that will give you that answer: Los Angeles Times: ?A Faberge egg found at a flea market by a scrap-metal dealer who initially didn't realize the value of what he had discovered will be on public view for the first time in more than a century, according to a British art and antiques dealer. The egg, thought to have been made in the late 19th century for Russian royalty, was purchased years ago at a U.S. flea market for just $14,000, said the antiques dealer, Wartski. The buyer was interested in the item for its gold content but later suspected the piece might be even more valuable. The egg was later sold to a private collector. The identities of the buyer and seller haven't been revealed. Wartski didn't disclose how much was paid for the egg, but some estimates put its value as high as $33 million. It will be on display at Wartski in London from April 14 to 17.? The first Faberge egg was crafted for Tsar Alexander III, who had decided to give his wife, the Empress Maria Fedorovna, an Easter egg in 1885, possibly to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their betrothal. Although there is no official record of the Tsar's inspiration for it, many believe that he was moved by an egg owned by the Empress?s aunt, Princess Vilhelmine Marie of Denmark, which had captivated Maria?s imagination in her childhood and of which the Tsar was well aware. Known as the Hen Egg, the very first Faberge egg is crafted from a foundation of gold. Its opaque white enameled "shell" opens to reveal a matte yellow-gold yolk. This in turn opens to reveal a multicolored gold hen that also opens. The hen contained a minute diamond replica of the imperial crown from which a small ruby pendant was suspended, but these last two elements have been lost.[2] Maria was so delighted by the gift that Alexander appointed Faberge a "goldsmith by special appointment to the Imperial Crown" and commissioned another egg the next year. After that, Peter Carl Faberge was apparently given complete freedom for the design of future imperial Easter eggs, and their designs became more elaborate. According to Faberge family lore, not even the Tsar knew what form they would take?the only requirements were that each contain a surprise, and that each be unique. Once Faberge had approved an initial design, the work was carried out by a team of craftsmen, among them Michael Perkhin, Henrik Wigstrom and Erik August Kollin.[citation needed] After Alexander III's death on 1 November 1894, his son, Nicholas II, presented a Faberge egg to both his wife, Alexandra Fedorovna, and his mother, the Dowager Empress Maria Fedorovna. Records have shown that of the 50 imperial Easter eggs, 20 were given to the former and 30 to the latter. Eggs were made each year except 1904 and 1905, during the Russo-Japanese War.[3] The imperial eggs enjoyed great fame, and Faberge was commissioned to make similar eggs for a few private clients, including the Duchess of Marlborough, the Rothschild family and the Yusupovs. Faberge was also commissioned to make twelve eggs for the industrialist Alexander Kelch, though only seven appear to have been completed.[1] Following the revolution and the nationalization of the Faberge workshop in St. Petersburg by the bolsheviks in 1918, the Faberge family left Russia. The Faberge trademark has since been sold several times and several companies have retailed egg-related merchandise using the Faberge name. The Victor Mayer jewelry company produced limited edition heirloom quality Faberge eggs authorized under Unilever's license from 1998 to 2009. The trademark is now owned by Faberge Limited, wh

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2018 - 2 Nights Venice, 4 Nights Florence & 4 Nights Rome

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2018 - 2 Nights Venice, 4 Nights Florence & 4 Nights Rome... Day 1: VENICE, ITALY Benvenuto?welcome! Your Local Host is available to help you maximize your time in this famous car-free city, built entirely upon the water. ... Day 2: VENICE Morning guided sightseeing, with headset, features ST. MARK?S SQUARE and BASILICA with its exceptional gold mosaics. Visit DOGES? PALACE and the evocative BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Watch skilled GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects in the age-old manner, and learn why glass-making was so important in Venetian history. ENTRANCES to Marciana Library, and the Correr and Archaeological Museums are included; ask your Local Host for details. ... Day 3: VENICE?FLORENCE Travel by HIGH-SPEED TRAIN (first class) to Florence. ... Day 4: FLORENCE Morning guided sightseeing, with headset, includes of the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo?s original David. Walk through Cathedral Square; sculpture-studded Piazza della Signoria, the center of the city?s political life since the 14th century; and Santa Croce Square. Also admire medieval Ponte Vecchio, the arched, stone merchant bridge spanning the Arno River. (Note that there are occasions when the Academy of Fine Arts is closed. On any of these dates, your full Monograms city sightseeing will be moved to an alternate day to ensure you have the full insider experience). ... Days 5, 6: FLORENCE. Your Local Host can help you plan your two days at leisure in this splendid Renaissance city. ... Day 7: FLORENCE?ROME Travel by HIGH-SPEED TRAIN (first class) to Rome. ... Day 8: ROME Your morning guided sightseeing, with headset, is rich in religious and ancient history. Visit the VATICAN MUSEUMS to see its amazing treasures. In the SISTINE CHAPEL, where the Conclave is held to elect new popes, view Michelangelo?s The Last Judgment and his famous ceiling paintings. Also on the agenda today, enter monumental ST. PETER?S SQUARE and BASILICA, built in 313 AD above St. Peter the Apostle?s tomb and home to Michelangelo?s masterpiece Renaissance sculpture, the Pieta. Cross the Tiber River and continue your immersion in history at the iconic COLOSSEUM, built for 50,000 spectators, and the ROMAN FORUM, where the oldest structures of the ancient city are located. (Note that there are rare occasions when the Vatican Museum is closed. On any of these dates, your full Monograms city sightseeing will be moved to an alternate day to ensure you have the full insider experience). ... Days 9, 10: ROME Your Local Host will have suggestions so you can make the most of your two days at leisure in the ?Eternal City.? ... Day 11: ROME. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.- Other dates are also available, please call or email to check on other date availability before bidding. Our travel partner is offering this travel package at a 25-50% discount off of retail - get this wholesale travel vaction package quickly, as it is truly limited by date and quantity at this price. Discounts on car rentals and airfare are also available to our Connoisseur Elite members. Visit http://ConnoisseurElite.com to learn more. Once you are the high, winning bidder on this travel package, you will receive a redemption code on your invoice. Once the invoice is paid, our travel partner will redeem your code and send you your booking confirmations. All purchases are guaranteed and refundable within 30days of purchase and prior to 30 days before scheduled departure. A 5% processing fee will be assessed for any cancellations unless you wish to claim your refund as a travel credit to be applied to another travel booking of your choice (whether for airfare, hotels, car rentals, timeshare stays, cruises, or itinerary vacations). Zero risk for you to buy and you don't even have to sit in a timeshare meeting to get this kind of discount pricing!
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21st century photo realism, oil on linen canvas painting. Brunette model. Signed on the reverse R. Bianco.

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